Often

I have often spoken about hearing the birds chirp and sing as I sit and ponder the day's meditation. And now I can start to glimpse them. I have moved to a bigger room within the house.

This room includes full size windows. I can now sit and look out upon the world that surrounds me. I somehow feel closer to nature by being able to look upon it.

Just outside my window there is a tree. In fact there are many trees within my view. From my elevated position I see trees that are distant from me. Through the haze, I can even see the trees upon the mountains.

I am a confirmed tree hugger but more often than not, I am just a tree appreciator. What's not to love? What's not to love in all of nature?

Is your way of loving including ignoring the object of your love? Do you take it for granted? I fear it is true that I have often done so. But no more. I choose to be aware of that which surrounds me. Whether it be man or woman, beast or plant, visible or invisible.

Blessed be The All!